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Philanthropy and the Gospel of Wealth

Question 4 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 A

Social Darwinists would be most likely to encourage government leaders to

Answer
A
pass laws to regulate business.
B
institute laissez-faire policies.
C
establish a minimum wage.
D
encourage immigration.

Explanation

Social Darwinists applied the idea of “survival of the fittest” to society and business, arguing that competition should proceed without government interference. Laissez-faire policies limit government regulation of the economy, so they fit this belief. Regulating businesses or setting a minimum wage would involve government intervention.

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